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Highlighted Events from January

January 29, 1794

Archibald Hamilton Rowan, United Irishman, tried on charge of distributing seditious paper

Archibald Hamilton Rowan, a prominent figure in the movement for Irish independence, was a member of the Society of United Irishmen, an organization that sought to achieve political reform and, later, Irish independence from British rule. His trial on charges of distributing seditious material was a significant event in the late 18th-century struggle for Irish rights and independence.

January 21, 1684

Chidley Coote, granted £500 for the upkeep of six lighthouses

Chidley Coote, a future Member of Parliament (MP) for Kilmallock, was granted £500 for the upkeep of six lighthouses. This allocation of funds was likely intended to support the maintenance and operation of these lighthouses, which played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of ships navigating along the coast and in the vicinity of hazardous areas.

January 15, 1798

Thomas Crofton Croker, antiquarian and folklorist, is born in Cork

Thomas Crofton Croker (15 January 1798 – 8 August 1854) was an Irish antiquary, best known for his Fairy Legends and Traditions of the South of Ireland (1825–1828), and who also showed considerable interest in Irish song and music.

January 10, 1642

King Charles I and family flee London

King Charles I and his family fled London in 1642, which marked a significant event in the lead-up to the English Civil War. Here’s a brief overview: